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Skint Dad Ricky Willis

Ricky Willis founded the award-winning money saving website SkintDad.co.uk which helps people save money by showing that every penny counts.

What started as a way to share his family’s debt issues, and as a way to be held accountable while paying off £42,000 of consumer debt, quickly became a hit money blog.

Since Ricky launched the site it has attracted over 15 million page views.

Ricky has a passion for finding ways to boost income and has gained experience in website development.

He has appeared on BBC TV, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, as well as in newspapers discussing money issues families face today.

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Morrisons expands loyalty scheme to 1,000 stores to help customers save

by Ricky Willis · updated 30 October 2024

Morrisons is making a major move that could save customers a bit of extra cash by expanding its loyalty programme, the Morrisons More scheme, to 1,000 of its … [Read more...]

Millions of low-paid workers to get a pay rise in 2025 with minimum wage increase

by Ricky Willis · updated 30 October 2024

With the rising cost of living impacting families across the UK, any news of a pay rise comes as a welcome relief. For millions of workers on low incomes, … [Read more...]

Cash over clutter: why parents prefer money gifts for their kids

by Ricky Willis · updated 30 October 2024

More and more parents are leaning towards cash as the ideal gift for their children’s birthdays, according to a recent poll from the Post Office. Three in … [Read more...]

Latest Co-op £5 Frozen Meal Deal (November 2024)

by Ricky Willis · updated 30 October 2024

Co-op opening Rochdale

It's time to stock up your freezer with the latest Co-op meal deal in stores from 30 October 2024. Co-op Food's freezer filler meal deal is a favourite with … [Read more...]

Christmas toy sale dates 2024: save big on top toys

by Ricky Willis · updated 23 October 2024

A Christmas tree with presents underneath

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and if you're looking to save some money on toys this year, you can if you time it right! Many of the big … [Read more...]

StoreWards is closing – best apps to use instead

by Ricky Willis · updated 2 October 2024

An image of the StoreWards logo.

It has been announced that the receipt scanning app StoreWards is closing! StoreWards in the UK have announced they are closing down the app. From 31 … [Read more...]

Earn up to £100 in points with Tesco Clubcard Challenges

by Ricky Willis · updated 1 October 2024

cartoon hands holding a phone while using the Tesco Clubcard app

The brand new Tesco Clubcard Challenge can earn you up to £50 to spend at Tesco, doubling to £100 with their Partners. There's a new way to earn points at … [Read more...]

eBay UK scraps seller fees – is it time to clear out your clutter?

by Ricky Willis · updated 1 October 2024

Woman looking at the eBay logo on a computer screen.

If you're like most of us, you’ve probably got unused items lying around the house – old clothes, DVDs, or tech you don’t touch anymore. Well, here’s some … [Read more...]

Holiday money buyers are looking at the best exchange rates in years

by Ricky Willis · updated 27 September 2024

Travel money in a jar and on the table.

The pound has risen to its highest level in more than two years against the euro and dollar, which is great news for those looking to buy holiday money or make … [Read more...]

End of an era? TGI Friday’s faces collapse with all restaurants up for sale

by Ricky Willis · updated 18 September 2024

Image of the outside of TGI Fridays in London

It seems that TGI Fridays, a name synonymous with casual dining and American classics, is facing some tough times. Recently, all 87 of its restaurants in … [Read more...]

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Ricky and Naomi Willis, founders and editors of the Skint Dad website.

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